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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 05, 2025 - Planning Minutes Planning Commission Meeting City of Shakopee Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM City Hall, 485 Gorman Street 1. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Forsythe (Chair), Sepulvado, Ranua, Reding, Robbins, and Weiler Absent: Sandhu Sta? Present: Noble, Schwabe Meeting started at 7:05 PM. 2. Approval of Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Robbins and seconded by Commissioner Sepulvado. Approved unanimously (6-0). 3. Recognition by Planning Commission of interested Citizens: None 4. Consent Agenda: 4.a May 8, 2025 minutes: Motion by Commissioner Robbins and seconded by Commissioner Ranua. Approved unanimously (6-0). 5. General Business 5.a PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance amending City Code Section 151.002 and 151.007K. related to agricultural uses and seasonal sales stands. Motion to open the public hearing by Sepulvado and Seconded by Robbins. Unanimously approved. Sta? member Schwabe presented the proposed request, noting that sta? was asked by the Commission and City Council to review this language. Sta? has revised as identified in the sta? report. Sta? Schwabe reviewed the new definitions, specifically noting that there is 1 definition which is being broken up into 3 distinct types – crops, non-livestock and livestock, and where each is allowed as permitted or accessory. She also reviewed the refined table and modified conditions, including not wanting seasonal sales year round, nor conflicts with accessory structures language. The Commission discussed these permitted and accessory uses, the overall e?ect which was to streamline the code and make it more clear on standards and where sales may occur year-round. Commissioner Ranua provided a hand out highlighting di?erences from the 2019 code, specifically addressing bee hives and what can/can not be sold. This hand out was entered into the record. The Commission further discussed specific language including vegetables, noting that clarification is needed, especially concerning cannabis use which has its own specific standards. It was noted that the intent was to not allow vegetable gardens but to di?erentiate between a personal vs. commercial garden/seasonal sales operation, and that peas/carrots were not considered crops. Considerable discussion followed regarding flexibility in what could/not be sold at the stands, both types of product, origination of product, and volume of product. It was also discussed how the USDA defines certain product (such as poultry and bees), with sta? assuring additional research will be conducted to alleviate any concerns. Motion made to recommend to City Council the Ordinance amendments by Commissioner Robbins seconded by Commissioner Sepulveda, specifically requesting that there be some clarity on types of crops allowed (vs. vegetable gardens/stands) and that the definition of livestock be researched, especially concerning poultry and bees. Passed unanimously. 5.b PUBLIC HEARING: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Figure 4.11 – Residential Development Potential By Decade (All Land Uses) and Figure 4.12 – Planned Land Use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Motion to open the public hearing by Sepulvado and Seconded by Robbins. Unanimously approved. Sta? member Schwabe presented the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, explaining that the Planning Commission reviewed a request last fall changing the density for the proposed Shakopee Gravel development, but that the Metropolitan Council raised concerns with how that was not consistent with how they evaluated density. City sta? met with the Met Council and have now proposed a change that complies with the Met Council’s policy and would allow the city to reach our goals concerning this 27-acre segment of the proposed project. Essentially, this amendment would not change the density, just the use table. Commissioner Forsythe inquired whether the approved PUD plan was changing or not, with Schwabe confirming it was not being changed. Commissioner Robbins questioned whether this was being done to address the Met Council’s concerns. Sta? Schwabe explained the Met Council’s role in the development process, noting that compliance with their standards is required in order to have sewer permits approved, and that they are reviewing projects on a smaller scale of areas within this development vs. a comprehensive look at the overall development. Sta? Schwabe ensured the Commission that the Met Council is satisfied with this proposed amendment. Motion to close the public hearing by Robbins and Seconded by Weiler. Unanimously approved. Motion made to recommend to City Council the Ordinance amendments as presented by Commissioner Robbins seconded by Commissioner Reding. Passed unanimously. 6. Other Business: Commissioner Robbins inquired whether the Commission could do a tour of the community in August to observe past, current and proposed projects within the community. Sta? will confirm this inquiry. 7. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn to July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM made by Commissioner Reding and seconded by Commissioner Robbins. Passed unanimously (6-0). Meeting ended at 8:07 PM.